Stats: Financial Support at U-M

The University of Michigan Medical School has a long history of maximizing the value of a medical education for students.

Our school awards more grant funding than any other public university.

Almost one-half of entering students receive some scholarship support.

About 80 percent of students received some financial aid in 2015-16.

Average debt load for our graduates ranks in the lower quarter of all medical school graduates.

Our staff has over 90 years of combined experience with guiding students through the process of determining their best financial aid options. Contact us to see how we can help!

Types of Available Aid

Admitted students are automatically considered for all types of aid when they submit both financial aid applications. Students with DACA status are eligible for institutional aid, but cannot receive federal aid.

U-M scholarships: We’re proud to offer scholarships that range from a few hundred dollars to full-ride (tuition and housing). These include the Dean’s Merit Scholarship, departmental scholarships, and donor-related scholarships. This type of funding is generally merit-based. Learn more about scholarships.

Grants: While no federal grants exist for medical school students, we do have a large pool of need-based institutional grant funds. Eligibility for these grant funds are calculated based on information submitted on the FAFSA. Learn more about grants.

Loans: There are several loans available to medical school students with a variety of repayment options. When you’re considering loans, examine their interest rates, terms and repayment. Learn more about loans.

Private loans and scholarships: It’s up to individual students to decide whether to pursue private funding. We’re happy to advise students on where to start their search. Learn more about external scholarships.

Your Financial Aid Package

At U-M Medical School, financial aid is offered as a package — usually a combination of Federal Direct Stafford Loans, institutional and/or other federal loans, and institutional grants. The exact makeup of this package depends on a student’s individual context and eligibility.

When your financial aid application is processed, it will be reviewed to determine what institutional aid will be offered to you. When allocating institutional funds, the U-M Medical School follows the traditional idea that the family bears the first responsibility to contribute toward college costs to the extent that it can. Learn more about aid disbursement.